Marengo identical twins Grant and Jackson Heimsoth have helped the Indians excel in sprit relays this spring. Their next test comes Wednesday in the Class 2A Richmond-Burton Sectional.

Richmond-Burton, Johnsburg, Crystal Lake Central and Marengo dominated their girls soccer regional semis, Crystal Lake South, Crystal Lake Central and Hampshire kicked off the boys lacrosse postseason with wins, plus baseball, softball and boys tennis results in the roundup.

Before this season, Johnsburg senior Carter Block hadn't played baseball since middle school. On Monday, his two hits helped the Skyhawks beat Plano 9-2 to capture the Kishwaukee River Conference title for the second year in a row.

Avery Maloney found the far post in the 32nd minute, Kylie Deegan converted a breakaway chance in the 69th minute and Jacobs avenged an early-season loss to Hampshire, beating the Whip-Purs 2-1 in an IHSA Class 3A regional semifinal girls soccer match Monday.

A Wonder Lake home exploded on Sunday night

Woodstock North's Kylee Nicholson threw nine shutout innings with 21 strikeouts, including a four-inning no-hitter against Harvard, and helped lead the Thunder to their first Kishwaukee River Conference title. Nicholson is the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.

McHenry's City Council set to vote Monday on whether John Birk will serve as city administrator and chief of police

In the last decade, Crystal Lake Central's girls soccer program has become one of the strongest in Class 2A, winning over 140 games while earning five regional titles, four sectional titles and a state championship. The Tigers are in the midst of another strong season.

A Wonder Lake home exploded on Sunday night

A Wonder Lake home exploded on Sunday night